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10 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2023 It seems that artificial intelligence (AI) has become unprecedently widespread, an every- day word used by everyone. However, its real- ity and potential are yet to evolve. On one hand, there is sheer excitement about evolving intel- lectual and dexterous capabilities to improve our lives, businesses, economy, and national security; on the other, there has been trepida- tion about unknown and/or unintended con- sequences. e explosive offerings of new AI tools and platforms are remaking our daily lives and every aspect of our workplaces, including research, engineering, design, manufactur- ing, operational management, and technology deployment. e ability to balance between AI's omnipotent power and its downsides is key to leveraging AI as a virtuous tool. Opera- tions across all sectors, industry, government, and academia alike, will distinguish themselves AI: A Prelude to Opportunities, Challenges, and Possibilities SMT Perspectives and Prospects Feature Column by Dr. Jennie S. Hwang, CEO, H-TECHNOLOGIES GROUP